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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 454.25 and 212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 454.25 and 212.71 is: 293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 454.25 = 212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/454.25 = 212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 454.25 × 212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 96,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,623.52/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.38

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